Shockwave Therapy is incredibly effective for many chronic pain conditions. Many traditional medical practices are slower to adopt regenerative therapies and tend to rely on approaches such as medication, injection or surgery. The more traditional approaches are more familiar, billable through insurance and more widely taught. But, just because it's not the first option offered, doesn't mean it isn't the better one for YOU!

At our clinic, we focus on non-invasive, natural approaches that work with your body—not against it. Shockwave Therapy has been used for years in Europe and is gaining traction in the U.S. because of its impressive results and minimal risk. If you’ve been told surgery is your only option, it may be time to get a second opinion—and see if your body just needs the right push to heal on its own.

Shockwave Therapy is commonly used for:

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Osteoarthritis Tendon and ligament injuries throughout the body

• Patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)

• Scar tissue and post-surgical adhesions

• Impingement's

• Frozen Shoulder

• Carpal Tunnel related dysfunction

• Trigger points

• Plantar Fasciitis

Most patients feel a tapping or pulsing sensation during treatment. Some areas may be slightly tender, especially if the tissue is inflamed, but discomfort is usually minimal and short-lived.

It varies based on your condition. Patients often start experiencing relief within 1-3 sessions, though a full treatment plan may include more depending on the condition. Your provider will create a personalized plan based on your needs and imaging results for long-lasting results that address the root cause of your pain.

No! You can return to most normal activities right after your session. We just recommend avoiding intense exercise or strain on the treated area for 24–48 hours.

Every body is different—but here’s what we do know: Shockwave Therapy works best for people who have pain that hasn’t gone away with rest, physical therapy, or injections. If you’ve been told surgery might be next, or if you feel like your healing has hit a wall, this therapy may be exactly what your body needs to restart the repair process.

We don’t guess—we look. Your consultation includes a full evaluation, X-rays, and ultrasound imaging so we can understand exactly what’s going on in your joint or soft tissue. From there, we’ll tell you honestly if Shockwave Therapy is the right fit—or if we recommend another approach.

You won’t be left wondering or wasting time. We take the time to find out what’s really causing your pain—and if Shockwave Therapy can help, you’ll have a clear plan to move forward naturally, without surgery or downtime.

Shockwave Therapy (also called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or ESWT) works by delivering high-energy acoustic waves into damaged or inflamed tissue. These sound waves trigger a controlled microtrauma at the cellular level—which may sound counterintuitive, but this is exactly what stimulates the body’s natural healing response.

Here’s how the science works:

- Increased Blood Flow: The shockwaves promote the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), improving circulation and delivering nutrients and oxygen directly to damaged tissues.

-Cellular Regeneration: Shockwave activates fibroblasts (cells responsible for collagen production) and mesenchymal stem cells, which are key to tissue repair and regeneration.

-Breakdown of Scar Tissue & Calcifications: The energy helps break up adhesions and calcium deposits that restrict movement and cause chronic inflammation.

-Pain Modulation: The therapy also desensitizes nerve endings in the treated area and reduces inflammatory markers, helping relieve pain directly at the source.

Studies and clinical practice consistently show that Shockwave Therapy can:

- Reduce chronic pain

- Restore mobility and flexibility

- Speed up recovery from overuse injuries

- Improve joint function without medications or surgery